Jesusberg 1,256 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) More of this, please. Edited May 2, 2013 by Jesusberg 3 Yak19, Hockeymom1960 and Vladifan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
55fan 5,133 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Glad to have Bert back, but sad there's no Tootoo. I don't know who I'd rather have out, though. I wish there was no limit to who could dress. Then everyone would be happy, although not getting a lot of ice time in some cases. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 I'm glad Bert is playing, but Tootoo wasn't the one I wanted him to replace. Brunner and Nyquist combined for 3 shots and 2 hits in 15+ min apiece, take one of them out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Bert's getting a goal tonight instead of Tootoo as previously stated! 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ytsejam 1 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Where's the interview at? Here is a short article about the interview: http://detroit.cbslocal.com/2013/05/02/an-ornery-mike-babcock-weighs-in-on-hiller-lackluster-play/ Unfortunately, I couldn't find the audio. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Todd Bertuzzi on nearly going to Wed. Killers concert at Honda Center: "Good thing I didn't, or I'd have been 15 beers deep." Frickin Bert hahahha 3 paulb1320, Hockeymom1960 and canadian wings fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canadian wings fan 305 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 hahahahha where's that quote from ^ what a beauty. Todd Bertuzzi, ladies and gentlemen, will lead us to glory! 1 marcaractac reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BottleOfSmoke 5,965 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 I think "15 beers deep" needs to be our battle cry for tonight's game... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingslogo19 281 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Happy that Bert is in!!! but I would of rather seen Brunner sit so we could still have Toots Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Din758 371 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 toots had some key mistakes the last game, and believe it led to their first pp goal. so not surprising hes out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 hahahahha where's that quote from ^ what a beauty. Todd Bertuzzi, ladies and gentlemen, will lead us to glory! Haha Helene St.James had just tweeted it. Immediately read it and started busting, had to come here to post asap. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckeyeWingsfan80 209 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Cleary has been alot better lately but I would move Brunner up to the 2nd, put Bert on the 3rd and Cleary on the 4th to start and see what Bert and Brunner can do in those spots. If it doesnt work go a different route. They have zero idea how long Bert's back is going to last in this game. You ease him in if you can and that's what Babcock is going to do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviaman 104 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) Tootoo better play. He has been all over the ice. Edited May 2, 2013 by Salviaman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlashyG 1,799 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 I'm glad Bert is playing, but Tootoo wasn't the one I wanted him to replace. Brunner and Nyquist combined for 3 shots and 2 hits in 15+ min apiece, take one of them out. In fairness, Tootoo had 0 shots and took a dumb penalty that led to the Ducks first goal. He also provides very little offence compared to Brunner and Nyquist. Also removing one of them would affect the special teams while taking Tootoo out doesn't affect them at all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mors 201 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 In fairness, Tootoo had 0 shots and took a dumb penalty that led to the Ducks first goal. He also provides very little offence compared to Brunner and Nyquist. Also removing one of them would affect the special teams while taking Tootoo out doesn't affect them at all. This is true, but at the same time Brunner and Nyquist combined for 3 shots on 15+ min of ice time each, so they're not exactly dominating out there either. I'd rather have a more physical player in the lineup, but hey, Babcock runs the show. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ami 273 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 (edited) when certain team is allowed to play 6 players on the ice at the same time, we should be allowed to have both tootoo and bert! Edited May 2, 2013 by ami Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 They have zero idea how long Bert's back is going to last in this game. You ease him in if you can and that's what Babcock is going to do. We don't know how long it is going to last, but i'm sure the doctors wouldn't have cleared him if they sensed that it would act up immediately. To add on top of that, Bertuzzi purposely didn't try to get cleared on Wednesday last week because he wanted to push himself harder once more. It sounds like Bertuzzi has absolutely tried to push his back as hard as he can, without actually being in a game. He said that he made people cross-check him, give him jabs at the lower back, work him in the corners; if he can stand all of that, i'm sure he feels comfortable in the game. That's not to say that he doesn't get destroyed early on via a hard hit and it flares up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MTU_Huskies963 398 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 the interview is on live radio here the detroit. maybe on the 97.1 ticket website? and a little behind about the teemu chirping. if its about lidstrom and him being gone makes the game easier, i dont think anyone would disagree with that. but I think he says it as more of a complement to how good nick was. That quote can easily be taken out of context when left as It's easier to play the wings without Lidstrom. This is what the full quote was. "Obviously in the past they have had a little more experience, guys like Lidstrom," said Selanne, who scored the winning goal in Game 1. "Obviously it's way easier to play now when Lidstrom's not in the lineup. But they are tough still. You have to play 60 minutes if you want to beat those guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabaton617 28 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 my kids and I are going to the game. last time we were in presence wing won 5-0. GO WINGS GO!! wings in 6, btw. You and your kids want to stop at Selanne's residence before going to the arena and let the air out of his tires? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilzyme 769 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Cory Emmerton on ever playing with Todd Bertuzzi: "3-on-3 maybe. I don't think he passed me the puck, ever." Linemates tonight in Game 2. Hahahaha. I'm loving these tweets from St.James today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dabura 12,205 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 The Killers are great. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcaractac 3,960 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 knows we're not gonna get a TODD BERTUZZI chant at the joe for game 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingsfan4795 552 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 knows we're not gonna get a TODD BERTUZZI chant at the joe for game 3 Don't be silly. There will be a Todd Bertuzzi chant at Honda Center tonight 3 marcaractac, Hockeymom1960 and 55fan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted May 2, 2013 toots had some key mistakes the last game, and believe it led to their first pp goal. so not surprising hes out. Players the likes of he and Downey are not well-suited to postseason play. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13dangledangle 952 Report post Posted May 2, 2013 Im stoked Berts in because we can use any boost we can get. Him coming back gives these guys a mental edge heading in, and Big Bert will certainly have his adrenalin flowing. I just hope his back holds up here! I see everyone stepping it up tonight and Howard will deliver LGW!! Found it!! All is well now! That just made my entire day...That should be posted in the locker room for good luck ahahaha LGW! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites